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Debbie, I have systemic lupus. It started a few years after the first chemo and radiation I had back in 1999. The rheumy said it likely was caused by cancer treatments. I have never heard of anyone else having it from cancer treatments, so who can say? I use darvocet to deal with the pain along with other difficulties from the treatments I now take for the BC mets. There is also another member of this site who has lupus, perhaps others.
I started to have pain and swelling in my limbs--elbows through hands, knees through feet plus lots of fatigue. I had shown my rash to my GP months before and he had no idea. (My rash is red pinpoints on face,limbs, and especially across my abdomen--being in the sun really makes it appear.) The GP had ultrasound on limbs, looking for bloodclots, and blood tests done. The blooddtests showed a high ANA. More advanced bloodtests confirmed lupus.
Debbie, there are probably many other things a lot less serious than lupus that could be causing your symptoms. So try not to cross that bridge at this time. Your onco will order tests, or send you to your GP to be tested. Many people live fairly normal lives with lupus, and it can go into remission. Please keep us posted on what you find out. Hoping for the best for you. Becca
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